Will Paquetá make the Copa? Ancelotti on Flamengo star in Brazil squad | OneFootball

How is Lucas Paquetá being viewed by Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian National Team?

The 2026 World Cup is getting closer and, with that, players are eager to find out if they will be called up for their respective national teams. Already anticipating Brazil’s final squad for the tournament, coach Carlo Ancelotti has outlined his thoughts on the presence of Lucas Paquetá, from Flamengo.

According to information released by ‘ESPN’, Lucas Paquetá is a ‘step’ below on the call-up list, but he still has a chance to appear in another World Cup for the ‘Amarelinha’. In addition to the Cria do Ninho, Alex Sandro, also from Flamengo, is in contention. Finally, names like Hugo Souza, Bento, and Andrey may also be chosen by coach Carlo Ancelotti for the ‘Canarinho’ squad.

DOES ANCELOTTI ALREADY HAVE CONFIRMED NAMES FOR BRAZIL IN THE 2026 WORLD CUP?

Yes! Also according to ‘ESPN’, 11 players already have a guaranteed spot in the Brazilian National Team. They are: Alisson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Vini Jr, Estêvão, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Matheus Cunha, and Gabriel Martinelli. Among those confirmed and those still in doubt, only five spots remain for Ancelotti to fill for the World Cup.

WHEN DOES THE 2026 WORLD CUP START?

The biggest national team tournament in the world kicks off on June 11. The 2026 World Cup, it’s worth noting, will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Brazil’s debut will take place on 06/13 against Morocco, at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), in New Jersey. In Group C, the ‘Amarelinha’ will also face Haiti (06/19) and Scotland (06/24), all on North American soil.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH IN THE 2026 SEASON?

While Ancelotti is thinking about the Brazilian National Team, Lucas Paquetá remains focused on Flamengo’s matches to secure his spot in the World Cup. With the Cria do Ninho available, Mengão returns to the field this Wednesday (04) to face Internacional, in the second round of the Brasileirão.

The match kicks off at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will provide detailed coverage of the match with the most red-and-black coverage on the internet on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media. Finally, the match will also be broadcast by Premiere via pay-per-view.

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